From June 1, Ukraine has officially begun in Ukraine, the epidemic cholera surveillance season, which will last until the end of October. The Ministry of Health assures that the country is in a state of readiness for potential outbreaks. The purpose is to prevent infection from abroad and to react in time in case of threat.
According to Chief State Sanitary Doctor Igor Kuzin, anti -epidemic brigades of rapid response were formed in each region, hospitals for hospitalization were identified in case of suspicion of cholera, and medication reserves were created. In case of severe cases of acute intestinal infections, laboratory tests will be performed to exclude or confirm the cholera.
According to the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC), more than 111,000 cholera cases were registered in 2025 by May 2, more than 1.5 thousand of which were lethal. Most cases are in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In Ukraine, despite the low risk for tourists, they take into account the possibility of cross -border disease.
Within the epidnead, centers of control and prevention of diseases (CKPC) monitor the situation not only among patients but also in the environment. Experts regularly select water from rivers, seas and sewage. Last year, more than 13,000 patients and almost 10,000 water tests were investigated. No cholera outbreak was then fixed.
In addition, specialists continues. On the basis of the branch of the Anti -Chumm Institute. II Mechnikov courses in cholera diagnostics are held every season - using modern methods such as PCR and fast tests on Vibrio Cholerae.
The MOH reminds: cholera is a dangerous infectious disease that is transmitted through contaminated water or food, as well as household. Without timely treatment, it can cause critical dehydration and even lead to death. Doctors urge hygiene, not to consume water from untested sources and to be attentive to symptoms - such as nausea, diarrhea and general exhaustion.
